Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

MPH IN EPIDEMIOLOGY

  • To impart higher level of knowledge and skills on different areas of the subjects of epidemiology including their roles and responsibilities
  • To discuss on advance concept of verbal and scientific communication and advocacy
  • To communicate knowledge on innovative and research works in the fields concerned
  • Impart teaching and training for developing research and learning skills necessary in the areas concerned.

There are a huge range of activities of the department which includes investigation and control of disease outbreaks, study of environmental and industrial hazards, evaluation of new, preventive or curative treatment, determination of the health needs of the populations, and evaluation of effectiveness of health services. The enthusiastic and student friendly faculties of the department sharing their knowledge and skills to the students with their wide range of interest areas like diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, injuries, maternal and child health, mental health, musculoskeletal conditions and infectious diseases. In addition, nutritional, genetic, molecular, metabolic, demographic, environmental, medical, psychosocial, socio-economic and behavioral factors associated with disease risk and disease outcome are also other study areas. There are also huge research opportunities for students in many areas of human health and disease. The faculty’s research expertise is highly interdisciplinary and often it involves in collaboration with other institutions, as well as with other departments within the University.

70 Credits, Duration: one and half years (Three semesters).

MPH Program commence from 2013

  • MBBS/BDS or its equivalent recognized by the BMDC plus one year in service training (Internship)
  • 4-yrs Honors in Biological Science/Pharmacy from a recognized University;
  • B.Sc in Physiotherapy recognized by the appropriate government authority as applicable plus 2 years working experiences preferably in public health field
  • 4-yrs B Sc in Nursing from a recognized University
  • BHMS under Dhaka University and recognized by the concerned authority plus one year in-service training
  • Bachelor of Ayurvedhic Medicine (BAMS) plus one year in-service training (Internship)
  • 4-yrs BPH from a recognized University
  • Honors in Epidemiology or its equivalents from any recognized University in Bangladesh
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications. Equivalence of foreign students qualification are decided by a Committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS
  • Total minimum creditrequirement to complete the program: 70 credits
  • Total class weeks in a Year/ semester: 48 week /24 week
  • Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: 2.5
  • Maximum academic years of completion: 3 years for Master Program

Teaching position in the Public Health department of University, Institutions and Medical Colleges Researcher in GO and NGO Monitoring and Evolution officers in Different Health care project Manager in Health Care Delivery Service Centers.

Credits & Duration:

Program Name

: MPH in Epidemiology

Total Credits

: 70

Duration

: 1.5 years

Total Semester

: 3

Course Number

: 20

Admission Eligibility:
  • MBBS/BDS or its equivalent recognized by the BMDC plus one year in service training (Internship)
  • 4-yrs Honors in Biological Science/Pharmacy from a recognized University;
  • Sc. in Physiotherapy recognized by the appropriate government authority as applicable plus 2 years working experiences preferably in public health field
  • 4-yrs B Sc in Nursing from a recognized University
  • BHMS under Dhaka University and recognized by the concerned authority plus one-year in-service training
  • Bachelor of Ayurvedhic Medicine (BAMS) plus one-year in-service training (Internship)
  • 4-yrs BPH from a recognized University
  • Honors in Epidemiology or its equivalents from any recognized University in Bangladesh
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications. Equivalence of foreign students qualification are decided by a Committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS
  • Total minimum credit requirement to complete the program: 70 credits
  • Total class weeks in a Year/ semester: 48 week /24 week
  • Minimum CGPA requirements for graduation: 2.5
  • Maximum academic years of completion: 3 years for Master Program
  • Minimum CGPA in Honor’s program must be 2.00 for admission.
Job Opportunity’s:

Teaching position in the Public Health department of University, Institutions and Medical Colleges Researcher in GO and NGO Monitoring and Evolution officers in Different Health care project Manager in Health Care Delivery Service Centers.

Commencement of the Program:

The Program commences in Spring (April) and Fall (October) yearly

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)